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Egypt

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 122Ambulance 123Fire 180

Plug typesC · F220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyEGPEgyptian Pound

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+20 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 118 million people live in Egypt, on 1,010,408 km². The capital is Cairo.

Capital: Cairo
Population: 118,365,995
Area: 1,010,408 km²
Official languages: Arabic

Land borders

Israel Libya Palestine Sudan

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Egypt?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Egypt?
Call 122 for the police, 123 for an ambulance and 180 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Egypt?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Egypt?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Egypt?
Prices are in Egyptian Pound (EGP).
What language do they speak in Egypt?
Official languages: Arabic.
How do I call a number in Egypt from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +20.